PokerStars Bonus und Bonus Codes
PokerStars, the world’s number one poker site, has just announced that they will begin charging a $65 resort fee every time players log in to the site. The announcement was met with derision and disappointment by several poker pros – none of whom even play poker anymore because they trade crypto, but they were still pissed anyway. An additional entry fee may be taken when rebuying or adding-on in a rebuy tournament (the amount is indicated at registration). Visit the How to Play section of our website for a detailed breakdown of how the calculation for each game type, stakes, and the number of players is conducted.
Given how lackluster the PokerStars VIP is, their sign-up bonus options are surprisingly good. The match bonus worth up to $600 (bonus code STARS600) can be claimed over up to three separate deposits and clears easily ($10 bonus cleared per $36 rake paid) giving players an effective rakeback of 28%.
Players which play only casually should pick the free play bonus (bonus code THIRTY) instead. With a deposit of at least $20 new players receive 25 Spin & Go tickets plus $10 cash over the course of 6 days. There are no strings attached and players keep all winnings from the bonus tickets. This is great value for low and micro stakes players.
PokerStars Rake and Tournament Fees
PokerStars is one of best poker rooms in terms of rake. The cash game rake is never more than 5% and the cap is $3 or lower for all but the highest limits. While most other operators cap the rake at $4 (or even €4) PokerStars has considerably lower caps, especially at the lower limits. Tournaments have a fee of roughly 10% of the buy-in – which is industry standard.
The only reason we’re not giving full five stars is that the rake for their Jackpot Sit & Gos (Spin & Go) and almost all turbo tournaments is too high, making those games virtually impossible to beat.
PokerStars FAQ
Does PokerStars accept US players?
Currently the only US state that PokerStars operates in is New Jersey. Players living in or visiting New Jersey can play at a special PokerStars NJ client for real money. For the time being PokerStars does not have licenses for other US states.
Can you play PokerStars with a VPN?
It is not allowed to use a VPN to play at PokerStars and the operator strictly enforces that rule. A player who uses a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to circumvent country restrictions risks having all their funds forfeited and their account closed permanently.
Is PokerStars legal?
PokerStars is operated by a company listed in the Nasdaq and is regulated in over a dozen jurisdictions all over the world. Players at PokerStars are in a save legal environment and can trust the operator with their money.
Who owns PokerStars?
PokerStars is run by the Canadian company Stars Group Inc. The company was formerly known as Amaya or Rational Group. Stars Group has over 4,000 employees and also offers casino games and sports betting.
How to contact PokerStars?
The easiest way to contact PokerStars is via email by sending a message to support@pokerstars.com with the email address that the account is registered with.
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How long does a PokerStars withdrawal take?
The withdrawal time on PokerStars depends on the method used for Withdrawal. Skrill and Neteller are usually the fastest options, but processing can take between 2 and 4 business days on average.
Is PokerStars rigged?
No, PokerStars is not rigged. The poker provider is operating since 2001 and since then not a single case of rigged games, super users or suspicious activity by the operator has happened. PokerStars makes billions each year by operating a legit poker site. The company (or any other big poker provider) doesn’t jeopardize this immense income by “rigging the games”.
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How to cheat at PokerStars?
You cannot cheat at PokerStars. The servers are secure and it’s impossible to gather any game information that isn’t publicly available. The only way to cheat would be to hack the computer of your opponent via 3rd party software (for example to see their cards). This has happened before, but only after a virus was injected on the computer via USB flash drives, not through the internet.
How long does a tournament on PokerStars take?
Big tournaments on PokerStars can last the entire night or even more than one day. But quick turbo tournaments can be over in a matter of minutes. Check the tournament lobby to get an idea of the specific tournament structure. This will tell you roughly, how long it will last.
What are poker sites like PokerStars?
PokerStars is the biggest poker site online with the biggest tournaments. But several competitors are emerging, trying to overtake PokerStars: GGPoker (or other poker sites from the GGNetwork) and partypoker are PokerStars’ biggest competitors and also have a huge player pool.
